Iran-Israel conflict: CBSE postpones class 10, 12 board exams in West Asian region

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 2 in the West Asian region amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said.

"Due to current situation in parts of West Asia---Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, the board has decided to postpone class 10, 12 exams on March 2," said CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj.

The new dates will be announced later, Bhardwaj added.

"The board will review the situation on March 3 and take appropriate decisions with regard to examination scheduled from March 5 onwards," he added.